3319. A young active red-eared slider has a swollen right thigh. What is the problem?

HOOK
Video of physical examination

TITLE
A 16-month-old red-eared slider has a swollen right thigh


INTRODUCTION

The red-eared slider makes a good pet as over 80% of the residents live in apartments.

Toa Payoh Township

Gem Residencs condo, Toa Payoh

Red-eared sliders are the only turtle species permitted as pets in Singapore. No other species like the Star Tortoise (search my blog for image).

MIDDLE
1.  Physical examination

2.  Laboratory tests - X-ray